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Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

Auckland FC lose All White for three months, sign English striker
Nando Pijnaker is set to miss the start of the A-League Men season after ankle surgery, while Sam Cosgrove is set to lead the line.

Miss Palestine to compete in Miss Universe pageant for first time
Beauty queen Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent the Palestinian people at the Miss Universe pageant.

French cheese products recalled due to possible Listeria
The products impacted were the Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French Brie and Camembert cheeses.

Tenants exposed to toxic lead dust win $9000
Contractors continued stripping paint for three weeks after renters discovered dust had seeped into their home.

Rare, centuries-old hairdressing memorabilia now on show in Christchurch
From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of memorabilia is now on show in Christchurch.

Invercargill residents eye change at the top as mayor Nobby Clark stands aside
As the local body elections loom, Invercargill ratepayers are looking forward to a new order on council.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds
The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.

How long tubes of mud could reveal how Antarctica is changing
How long tubes of mud - drilled out of the Antarctic seafloor - could reveal how the frozen continent is changing.

Entire church to be transported across Swedish city
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.

NZ woman Sarah Shaw and young son in 'good spirits' since release from US immigration facility
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the Dilley Immigration Centre in Texas for weeks.

Food Snob and Mon Ami French cheeses recalled over listeria fears
The French Brie and Camembert cheeses are sold throughout New Zealand.

Wool in tennis balls from hill country farms will be served up at the US Open
New Zealand wool will be bouncing around the courts of the 2025 US Open when the final Grand Slam of the year takes centre stage in New York.

'Carnival's over': Winston Peters mocks Trevor Mallard after his early exit as Irish Ambassador
After delivering a parting shot, the foreign minister said no politicians should ever be assigned to diplomatic roles.

High schools set to close as teachers walk off the job amid pay row
Secondary schools across New Zealand will be closed on Wednesday as thousands of teachers strike over pay and conditions.

Coalition accepts Consumer NZ's 'Price it Right' supermarket petition
Consumer NZ says people want clearer pricing rules and stronger penalties when supermarkets get it wrong.

What will encourage NZers to have more babies?
New population data has confirmed that New Zealand will need to rely more on migration to offset an ageing population in the coming decades.

Exuberance, energy and elation - how Leeds used the Elland Road X factor
If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.

Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors
Around 900 Indian sailors were abandoned on ships across the world in 2024.

The Papers: 'Suited not booted' and 'property tax shake-up'
The White House Ukraine summit and Rachel Reeves's potential new taxes dominate Tuesday's papers.